Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathJan 24, 2025, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [18556]
BurialGraham Memorial Park, Cooper Rd & E Gilbreath St., Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina [18556]
FlagsUS Army
FatherJoel Teed WALKER (1903-1982)
MotherMattie Lee CLAPP (1907-1998)
Spouses
MarriageJul 5, 1964 [305]
Children(Confidential, Female)
Obituary Online notes for Dr. Joel Wyatt WALKER
2/2/2025
Dr. Joel Wyatt Walker
October 26, 1937 ~ January 24, 2025 (age 87)
Dr. Joel Wyatt Walker, 87, of Graham, NC passed away at Alamance Regional Medical Center on Friday, January 24, 2025.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of the late Phyllis Fitch Walker and the son of the late Joel Teed Walker and the late Mattie Clapp Walker. He was a member of the Graham Rotary Club and a charter member of the First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. After serving in the United States Army Dental Corps he opened his dental practice in Graham and retired from practice after 40 years.
He is survived by his daughter, Joan Carol Walker; sister, Nancy Fogleman; and multiple nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Clara Phillips and Linda Peele, along with his brother, Harvey Walker.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Rich & Thompson Funeral Home in Graham on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
His funeral service will be held at 11:00 am at the Rich and Thompson Chapel in Graham on Friday, February 14, 2024.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Graham Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 301, Graham, NC 27253 or to First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church dba Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2250 Saddle Club Road, Burlington, NC 27215. [18556]
Dr. Joel Wyatt Walker
October 26, 1937 ~ January 24, 2025 (age 87)
Dr. Joel Wyatt Walker, 87, of Graham, NC passed away at Alamance Regional Medical Center on Friday, January 24, 2025.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of the late Phyllis Fitch Walker and the son of the late Joel Teed Walker and the late Mattie Clapp Walker. He was a member of the Graham Rotary Club and a charter member of the First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. After serving in the United States Army Dental Corps he opened his dental practice in Graham and retired from practice after 40 years.
He is survived by his daughter, Joan Carol Walker; sister, Nancy Fogleman; and multiple nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Clara Phillips and Linda Peele, along with his brother, Harvey Walker.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Rich & Thompson Funeral Home in Graham on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
His funeral service will be held at 11:00 am at the Rich and Thompson Chapel in Graham on Friday, February 14, 2024.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Graham Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 301, Graham, NC 27253 or to First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church dba Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2250 Saddle Club Road, Burlington, NC 27215. [18556]
Obituary Online notes for Phyllis Larue (Spouse 1)
12/8/2017
Phyllis Fitch Walker
Mrs. Phyllis Fitch Walker, 73, passed away at Alamance Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 4:55 p.m.
A native of Durham County, she was the wife of Dr. Joel W. Walker and the daughter of the late Braudie Russell Fitch, Sr. and Myrtle Mae Bowling Fitch. Phyllis was a member of The Alamance Chorale since 1978, a volunteer with Guardian Ad Litem since 1989, a volunteer court navigator with the Family Justice Center and was a member Cactus Squares, Square Dancers Club.
In addition to her husband of the home, survivors include her daughter, Joan Carol Walker of Mebane; a special nephew, Tim Phillips and his wife, Carol of Swepsonville; a brother, Braudie Fitch, Jr. and his wife, Janice of Burlington; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The funeral service will be conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Graham on Monday, December 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. by Rev. Darryl Peebles. Burial will follow at Graham Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral Home and Crematory in Graham on Sunday, December 10, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the Historic Providence Christian Church, P.O. Box 405, Graham, NC 27253 or to The Alamance Chorale, P.O. Box 2571, Burlington, NC 27215.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [18587]
Phyllis Fitch Walker
Mrs. Phyllis Fitch Walker, 73, passed away at Alamance Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 4:55 p.m.
A native of Durham County, she was the wife of Dr. Joel W. Walker and the daughter of the late Braudie Russell Fitch, Sr. and Myrtle Mae Bowling Fitch. Phyllis was a member of The Alamance Chorale since 1978, a volunteer with Guardian Ad Litem since 1989, a volunteer court navigator with the Family Justice Center and was a member Cactus Squares, Square Dancers Club.
In addition to her husband of the home, survivors include her daughter, Joan Carol Walker of Mebane; a special nephew, Tim Phillips and his wife, Carol of Swepsonville; a brother, Braudie Fitch, Jr. and his wife, Janice of Burlington; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The funeral service will be conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Graham on Monday, December 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. by Rev. Darryl Peebles. Burial will follow at Graham Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral Home and Crematory in Graham on Sunday, December 10, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the Historic Providence Christian Church, P.O. Box 405, Graham, NC 27253 or to The Alamance Chorale, P.O. Box 2571, Burlington, NC 27215.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [18587]